Israel recalling ambassadors from Ireland, Norway over Palestinian State recognition

Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz has ordered Israel’s ambassadors from Ireland and Norway to immediately return to Israel, as Norway said it would recognize a Palestinian state and Ireland was expected to do the same, Report informs referring to Asharq Al-Awsat.

He said that the recognition could impede efforts to return Israel’s hostages being held in Gaza and makes a ceasefire less likely by “rewarding” Hamas and Iran.

He also threatened to recall Israel’s ambassador to Spain if the country takes a similar position.

Norway will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on May 22, Report informs referring to Reuters.

Spain will join Ireland and Norway in recognizing a Palestinian state on May 22, Report informs referring to foreign media.

In addition, Belgium, Malta, Norway or Slovenia can recognize Palestine as a state.